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Story summary
- The Environmental Working Group (EWG) reports that more than 100 substances in common US foods, supplements, and beverages lack health and safety reviews by the FDA.
- Brands such as Trader Joe’s and PepsiCo use these substances to exploit the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) rule, enabling self-determined safety with limited scrutiny.
- Experts urge the FDA to close the GRAS loophole to protect health, noting unsafe chemicals may remain unreported.
